Market for Vintage Cars Kicks into Overdrive

Christie’s began its annual vintage car auction in Greenwich, Conn., this past weekend. Prices continue to head north in what is becoming a market that is as frothy as art. The usual suspects—a 1938 Bugatti Type 57C, a 1959 Jaguar XK150—fetched well over six figures. Notable is that mid-century American pickup trucks are seeing a […]

Car_collectorsChristie’s began its annual vintage car auction in Greenwich, Conn., this past weekend. Prices continue to head north in what is becoming a market that is as frothy as art. The usual suspects—a 1938 Bugatti Type 57C, a 1959
Jaguar XK150—fetched well over six figures. Notable is that mid-century
American pickup trucks are seeing a spike in value. Depending on its restored condition and series number, your 1955 Chevrolet 3100 could bring you $35,000
to $45,000.

Source: Wall Street Journal